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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630.88, 870.32 and 394.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630.88, 870.32 and 394.68 is: 544.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630.88 : 870.32 = 394.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630.88/870.32 = 394.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630.88x = 870.32 × 394.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630.88x = 343,497.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,497.90/630.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.47

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